VP, Program Management - Temporary Worker

About the position The VP, Program Management is responsible for championing a culture of continuous improvement and aligning delivery excellence initiatives with broader organizational goals. This role ensures that all projects and programs are delivered on schedule, on budget, and meet the expectations of the agreed scope. The VP will manage program-level communication across all stakeholders, including clients and internal teams, and will be accountable for escalating issues transparently. The position requires defining, implementing, and managing the communication and governance model necessary for the program, as well as managing the program's overall budget and facilitating problem-solving discussions across different project teams. Responsibilities • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging retrospectives and metrics to drive strategic shifts in delivery practices. • Align delivery excellence initiatives with broader organizational goals. • Ensure all projects and programs are delivered on schedule, on budget, and meet the agreed scope. • Escalate Project and Program issues early and transparently to Merkle Leads and Client stakeholders. • Identify and drive remediation actions for escalated issues. • Define, implement, and manage the communication and governance model for the program. • Assist in the review and development of project plans, estimates, and staffing plans. • Manage interdependencies including resources, timelines, and deliverables of distinct projects. • Identify, mitigate, and communicate risks and issues across the program. • Manage program-level communication across all stakeholders. • Manage the program's overall budget and define change management procedures. • Produce and communicate regular program-level documentation. • Facilitate problem-solving discussions across different project teams. • Provide overall leadership to Project Managers on the program. Requirements • Project management experience in consulting, system implementation, or digital agency environment. • 8-10 years in a Project Management Leadership role managing large complex projects. • Proven understanding of standard project methodologies. • Ability to deliver high-risk projects with demonstrable skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Experience creating and managing project timelines and monitoring budgets. • Experience managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders. • Experience working with clients within scopes of work. • PMP or other Project Management Certification preferred. • Experience in managing projects across various mediums. • Ability to travel as needed. Benefits • Paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy. • Safe and sick time. Apply tot his job